Microphones
12
Neumann KK104/105 Condenser Mic Capsule for Sennh...
Used for backing vocals on Coldplay's Viva la Vida Tour. > The band perfo... more
Guitars
2
Gibson J-200 Acoustic Guitar
Throughout this video, Will Champion can be seen playing a Gibson J-200. It c... more

Vintage Dobro 33S Resonator Guitar
Will plays this guitar in performances of Death Will Never Conquer on the viv... more
Amplifiers
0Effects Pedals
0Drum Sets
7
Yamaha Silver Sparkle Drums
Will is seen with his Yamaha Silver Sparkle drum set. more

Yamaha 24" kick drum
Will's 24" kick drum in Silver Sparkle is seen in this pre-concert photo. more

Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad
At 0:07 in this video, Will Champion can be seen using a Roland SPD-SX Sampli... more
Cymbals
5
Zildjian Cymbals
Will's cymbals are seen in this picture shared from Coldplay's website. more

Zildjian 14" A Custom Hi-Hats
Will's 14" A custom hihat is shown in this picture shared from Coldplay's web... more

Zildjian 18" A Custom Projection Crash
Will's Zildjian 18" A Custom Projection Crash is seen in this photo shared to... more

Zildjian 20" K Heavy Ride
We can see it at the Zildjian's official page of Will. more
Drumsticks
3
Zildjian 5A Natural Wood drumsticks
Will's drumsticks are seen in this picture shared on Coldplay's website. more

Promark American Hickory Drum Sticks
"It's the only stick that does the trick!" Will Champion is featured in the ... more

Promark Hickory 5A Wood Tip
Will is drumstick-endorsed by Promark, as testified on their official website. more
Snare Drums
2
Brady 14 x 6.5 Hybrid Block (Jarrah & Sheoak)
In this photo will Champion (Coldplay) plays Brady 14” x 6.5” Jarrah Ply Snar... more

Yamaha SD 455 MK snare
Will Champion's Yamaha SD 455 MK Snare can be seen as Lot 16 in Coldplay's En... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
9
What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Will Champion use?

Waves MultiRack
Mentioned by FOH engineer Dan Green in this *AudioTechnology* magazine articl... more

FabFilter Pro-Q 2
Used for "Hymn for the Weekend", as mentioned by *A Head Full of Dreams* co-p... more

FabFilter Pro-G Gate/Expander Plugin
Used for "Hymn for the Weekend", as mentioned by *A Head Full of Dreams* co-p... more

Universal Audio Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Res...
Used for "Hymn for the Weekend", as mentioned by *A Head Full of Dreams* co-p... more
Studio Equipment
10
Apple MacBook Pro
In this [blog](http://www.coldplay.com/archive.php#!prettyArticle/65/) by Col... more

Reactable Live! S5
At 0:43 in this video, Will Champion can be seen playing a Reactable for the ... more

Native Instruments Maschine MKII
At the [1:26](http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9GXGfhEWbQ) mark of thi... more

Universal Audio 1176LN Limiting Amplifier
Mentioned by producer Rik Simpson in this interview from the Universal Audio ... more
Studio Monitors
1DAWs
1
Apple Logic Pro
In this [blog](http://www.coldplay.com/archive.php#!prettyArticle/65/) by Mat... more
Headphones
2
Sensaphonics ProPhonic 2X-S
Mentioned in this article from the official Sensaphonics website. > One of... more

Sensaphonics 2MAX
Mentioned in this article from the official Sensaphonics website. > One of... more
Other Gear
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